ASCOG Advocate: April 18, 2013

Den Haag.

On this date, in 1946, the International Court of Justice held its inaugural meeting in Den Haag, Netherlands.

What is the English name for this International Court?

Oklahoma House Bill 1418, the Josephine Meade Anti-Hunger Act, was passed by the Senate on Wednesday, 41-0.

Senate Bill 592, creating an informal dispute resolution panel for assisted living centers, was signed by the Governor.

Senate Bill 315, requiring training for law enforcement personnel about Alzheimer's, is headed to the Governor.

Senate Bill 27, a measure addressing Medicaid fraud, is on the Governor's desk.

Senate Bill 900, requiring certain investigations to be conducted at least once every three years in hospice facilities, passed the house on Wednesday.

Arkansas failed to pass the bill to privatize Medicaid expansion.

A California doctor who defrauded Medicare out of $3 million received a three and one-half year sentence.

According to the DHHS Inspector General, Medicare could save millions by limiting advance payments to insurers.

The National Council on Aging opened a new portal for older Americans seeking jobs.

Good support networks, financial preparation and prevention are key in reducing the costs associated with dementia.

Here are twenty ways to avoid caregiver burnout.

Here is the April 16 edition of Bits From Tara.